How to travel from Lyon to Donostia-San Sebastian

There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of zł251.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Donostia-San Sebastian:

A bus is zł513 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average zł764.

A bus is zł939 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average zł1190.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 39m.

Bus takes on average 11h 41m.

The distance from Lyon to Donostia-San Sebastian is approximately 375 miles (604 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Donostia-San Sebastian is:

• Around 12 trains per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Donostia-San Sebastian:

• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Hendaye station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Donostia-San Sebastian, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Air Nostrum to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Donostia-San Sebastian:

• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Donostia-San Sebastian often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Pamplona, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Donostia-San Sebastian and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Donostia-San Sebastian to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Donostia-San Sebastian, you can enjoy surfing at Zurriola Beach, join a pintxo tour in the lively bars of the Old Town, take a funicular to Monte Igueldo for stunning views and amusement park fun, explore marine life at the Aquarium, or attend events at the Kursaal Congress Centre. Don't miss visiting La Concha Beach, the historic Old Town, and the San Telmo Museoa. For panoramic views, head to Monte Igueldo, and visit Miramar Palace for beautiful gardens and bay views.

Three days in Donostia-San Sebastian is ideal to explore the city's beautiful beaches, indulge in its renowned culinary scene, and visit key attractions like the Old Town and Monte Igueldo.